Barking up the wrong tree

This expression was originally just about clothes, but it now it can mean anything that doesn't consider individual needs. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, find a free transcript here: ✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-e ... Show More

Do you ever get distracted by something fun? A side quest is where you do something that's different to your main task. Learn how to use this expression with Feifei and Phil.As always, find a free transcript here:✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-engli ... Show More

This phrase comes from a longer idiom, ‘like ships that pass at night’. It’s used when two people have busy schedules, and struggle to find time to meet for more than just a brief encounter. Learn how to use it here, with Georgie and Feifei.Find a free transcript here: https://ww ... Show More

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Embarrassed - or pregnant? Words you think you know but mean something else in English. 

Embarrassed - or pregnant? Words you think you know but mean something else in English. 

[E17] Can an old dog CAN learn new tricks? Are you feeling sick as a dog? Is your bark worse than your bite? Today we talk about three more idiomatic expressions that involve my favorite animal... dogs! Don't forget to check out the free transcript of today's episode on www.speak ... Show More

<p>There are dogs to love (big, drooly, friendly pups) and dogs to love (loyal, best friend mutts)... hey--who doesn&#39;t love pooches? (No offense to the cat lesson.) Now, we know you&#39;ve probably got a wallet full of photos to pull out and show off, but first, learn from th ... Show More

Learn what to say when you're making a guess about a past or present situation. 

Learn what to say when you're making a guess about a past or present situation. 

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